Divergent ET
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a divergent boundary?
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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes seafloor spreading?
Back
Seafloor spreading occurs when new crust forms at divergent boundaries, pushing older crust outward.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a rift valley?
Back
A rift valley is a lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, typically found under continental crust.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Mid-Ocean Ridge?
Back
The Mid-Ocean Ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by seafloor spreading at divergent boundaries.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a divergent boundary?
Back
At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move apart, allowing magma to rise and create new crust.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a divergent boundary?
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An example of a divergent boundary is the boundary between the Nazca Plate and the Pacific Plate.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of geological activity occurs at divergent boundaries?
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Geological activities at divergent boundaries include volcanic eruptions and earthquakes due to the movement of tectonic plates.
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